Guardians of the Earth: Endangered Animals – Reading Comprehension for Class 5 

This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet explores the important theme of endangered animals through an informative passage about how species like tigers, elephants, and rhinos are slowly disappearing. Students learn how cutting forests, hunting for tusks or skin, and loss of natural habitats affect wildlife survival. The passage also highlights the role of national parks and simple actions children can take to help protect nature.

Through this text, learners strengthen their reading accuracy, environmental awareness, and critical thinking as they explore how forests support animals, why humans must act responsibly, and how saving one species helps many others. The worksheet builds comprehension through clear factual recall as well as deeper reflection on conservation and responsibility.

Students engage with a balance of question types — multiple-choice, short-answer, and higher-order reasoning — to develop stronger understanding and confidence. This real-world topic not only enhances reading skills but also nurtures empathy for nature and responsible citizenship.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?

Comprehension exercises strengthen every part of language learning. For Grade 5 students, this topic is important because: 
1. It builds vocabulary and improves interpretation of informational texts. 
2. It develops the ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships in real contexts. 
3. It strengthens reasoning and inference while reading factual passages. 
4. It encourages thoughtful reflection about human actions and the environment. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer key questions about why animals are endangered, what happens when forests disappear, and which actions genuinely help wildlife. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners write brief factual responses about endangered animals in India, the role of students, and how national parks protect wildlife. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection 
Students think deeply about environmental balance, human responsibility, and how protecting animals supports forests and water sources. 

📝 Vocabulary Builder 
Students find the meaning of the word “endangered” from the passage to reinforce contextual vocabulary skills. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. a) Because their numbers are decreasing 
2. d) Animals lose their food and homes 
3. b) Planting trees 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
1. Tigers and elephants are endangered. 
2. Students can plant trees and spread awareness. 
3. They protect animals from hunters and teach visitors. 

Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection 
1. Humans depend on animals and forests for balance. 
2. It teaches that care for nature helps everyone. 
3. It keeps forests and water sources safe. 
4. Endangered means “at risk or in danger.” 

Help your child build environmental sensitivity and strong reading skills with this real-world comprehension worksheet! 
Encourage learning that protects nature and strengthens language together. 

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